Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tonopah, Tonopah Airport (KTPH)

Lat: 38.06028°NLon: 117.08722°WElev: 5426.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles ENE Gabbs NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 41 °F

    Cloudy then
    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 7pm, then rain and snow likely between 7pm and 4am, then a chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain before 7am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
34 Miles ENE Gabbs NV
 39.01°N 117.32°W (Elev. 8353 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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